English Literature Mcqs
This is a system of fundamental laws governing a society______________?

A. Discourse
B. Constitution
C. Language
D. Connotation

What statement below best sums up the literary significant of Maria Stewart ?

A. First african american woman to speak to a mixed audience
B. First african american to publish life writing most popular native american writer
C. Most popular slave narrative
D. All the above

To which country do George and Eliza plan to immigrate ?

A. Liberia
B. Nigeria
C. France
D. Algeria

Which of Uncle Tom’s personal characteristics guided his interactions with others and his responses to his circumstances ?

A. His gentle and soft-spoken nature
B. His honesty and deep devotion to god
C. His overwhelming fear of violence
D. His ability to hide his rebellious nature.

Which of the following is true about the target audience for John Saffin’s pamphlet ?

A. African americans
B. White public of plymouth
C. White public of massachusetts
D. Native americans

What does George Harris’ master demand of him that prompts him to plan his escape ?

A. Relocate to louisiana
B. Punish another slave
C. Abandon his faith
D. Marry another woman

Where does Tom first meet Eva ?

A. In new orleans
B. On a ferry
C. In memphis
D. On a river boat

Which of the following describes the precolonial era’s literature styles ?

A. Pamphlets, poetry, novels, short stories
B. Novels, poetry, dramas, histories
C. Literary magazines, poetry, novels, short stories
D. Narratives and poetry

Abslom, Absalom is a novel written by______________?

A. Steinback
B. Faulkner
C. Hemingway
D. Fitzgerald